Walking in the Shadow of Death
What Kind of Prescription is THIS?
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“Well, your blood pressure is up, you are tired and fatiqued. I am concerned about your heart as you are carrying around too much weight. Not to mentioned the damage your stressful lifestyle and that weight is doing to your knees and joints. Here is what I want to to start taking daily”
Looking at the prescription, the first knee jerk reaction is, “What kind of Prescription is THIS???
You want me to ”Read Psalm 23 slowly, out loud three times and repeat three times a day for three days. Then read it even slower two times and do this for two days. Finally, it is to be read daily first thing in the morning forever as preventive therapy?”
“Hey just what kind of Doctor are you?”
“I AM the PHYSICIAN who will heal you. Do you want to be well?”
“Who doesn’t want to be well? But where is a pill that take care of what ails me? I am not sure you are the right Doctor for me.”
“A pill will not set you free from your fears, anger, resentment and confusion. This is what your really need to do. Do as you are told, choose to obey so you can live, and see me again next week—or sooner whenever you need Me. I may not be the Doctor you wanted, but I am the Shepherd you really need that will protect and heal you. Oh, and one more thing, smile more then you frown. I really like your smiling face.”
About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from our church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 50 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
